UK won"t copy EU USB-C common charger mandate
The UK government is not going to follow the European Union's requirement for the iPhone and all smartphones to use USB-C as a common charging system.Following more than a decade of debate over a common charger to be used by all devices, the European.....»»
Deals: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at $1,099, M4 iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cell $100 off, 15W MagSafe Car Charger, more
Today’s collection of Apple deals and accessories is now ready to go. Our lineup is headlined by another chance at the lowest price we have seen for a new M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM – you can score a $200 price drop on the 256GB/16GB model r.....»»
Cats play fetch more often than previously believed, though still less than dogs
About 4 in 10 cats and nearly 8 in 10 dogs like to play fetch, especially males. Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners. Credit: Mikel M. Delgado/CC-BY 4.0.....»»
Fetching in cats is more common than previously thought, researchers find
Although it is more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners, report Mikel Delgado from Purdue University, US, and colleagues in PLOS ONE......»»
Researchers find genetic variant for speed of hair graying, susceptibility to skin melanoma in horses
Graying with age is a common coat color variant in horses, characterized by progressive hair graying and susceptibility to skin melanoma. In a new study published in Nature Communications, an international consortium led by scientists from Uppsala Un.....»»
Drosophila study discovers mechanism that could control longevity, cancer cell production
Researchers at UC Merced have used fruit flies to uncover a cellular process common to many organisms that could dramatically impact the understanding of cancer and aging......»»
The world"s fastest single-shot 2D imaging technique films ultrafast dynamics in flames
Candle flames and airplane engines produce tiny soot particles from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as their precursors, both of which are harmful to humans and the environment. These carbon-based particles are also common in space, making up.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Bring your own cable with this useful MagSafe charger
When it comes to MagSafe charging, the offers distinct advantages over standard MagSafe chargers. One key feature is its flexibility in cable choice. Unlike standard MagSafe chargers, which come with a fixed cable, the AMEGAT allows you to use any U.....»»
Zens unveils Quattro Charger Pro 4 – a unique Qi2 double-decker
In a sea of MagSafe and Qi chargers that can all start to look the same, Zens has announced an interesting design. The new charger uses vertical space to keep your family charged up while keeping your countertop clean. Here are all the details on the.....»»
Deals: M4 iPad Pro $385 off, Apple Watch Series 9 Cell $150 off, Belkin MagSafe charger new low, AirTags, more
Labor Day might be behind us now, but there are still some great deals live and even more that have popped up today. Firstly, we have one of the best prices yet on 45mm GPS + Cell Apple Watch Series 9 models for folks not looking to upgrade to the Se.....»»
Apple"s embrace of Matter and new automation accessories on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover several new products that have launched, go hands on with a new charger, and talk about Apple's perhaps self-destructive embrace of Matter.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week IFA kicks off in Berl.....»»
A solar charger for your phone? This one is on sale for $20
A solar-powered portable charger can be a lifesaver in times of need, and right now, you can get the Solpowben 20,000mAh Solar Charger at Walmart for only $17!.....»»
Like people, vultures get set in their ways and have fewer friends as they age
If you'd rather be watching TV on your couch than dancing at the club, you might have something in common with aging griffon vultures. New research shows that young griffon vultures move frequently between sleeping sites in different locations and in.....»»
Study explores how active management relates to Australian forest management
Acting President of Forestry Australia Dr. Bill Jackson says "active management" is a common term in Government and forest stakeholder reports, policies, and strategies in Australia and around the world, but up until now, it has not been well defined.....»»
Population genetic insights into the conservation of common walnut (Juglans regia) in Central Asia
Understanding species distribution, differentiation and the factors affecting genetic diversity is important for sustainable conservation and effective management, as well as the rational utilization of species germplasm......»»
Feds award $521 million in EV charger funds, but rollout remains slow
The awards are part of a $7.5 billion program for EV charger infrastructure. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The federal government awarded another $521 million in EV charger funding today. It's the latest tranche of mon.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Sometimes the best products have nothing to do with technology
You’ll notice some common trends if you search for MagSafe docks on Amazon. A lot of the devices look very similar. It’s not a bad thing in a lot of ways. The job of a MagSafe dock is simple: keep all your devices charged in a way that keeps cab.....»»
What makes a supercluster?
By eye, it's impossible to pick out the exact boundaries of the superclusters, which are among the largest structures in the universe. But that's because they are not defined by their edges, but by the common motion of their components......»»
Novel features of r-process nucleosynthesis shed light on origin of heavy elements
In a study published in The Astrophysical Journal, scientists have proposed the features of the rapid neutron capture process (r-process) nucleosynthesis in a novel scenario: common envelop jet supernovae (CEJSNe). The study sheds new light on the or.....»»
Common vehicle technology frustrates drivers, J.D. Power study says
Despite industrywide technology woes, Genesis received the highest technology experience ranking for the fourth consecutive year......»»
Bonobo evidence suggests ancient origin of the "common enemy effect"
In the face of threats from other groups, humans, chimpanzees, and a selection of other species get closer to their own. Now an international team led by Kyoto University has shown that even our more peaceful cousins, bonobos—who have never been ob.....»»